Overview
Ponte Vedra Beach is a seaside community on the First Coast. An area recognized as a premier golfing destination, the Sawgrass development is an epicenter for the sport. The PGA Tour and The Players Championship call it home. The Association of Tennis Professional also call the resort home.
2 sights · 1 things to do · 2 places to eat · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Ponte Vedra Beach
Bird Island Park
GTM Research Reserve
TPC Sawgrass
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Oct–May. Summer highs reach about 92°F; winter lows dip to about 42°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Jun and Sep. (climate data from nearby Jacksonville)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- UST Northeast Florida Regional Airport, St Augustine — 20 mi away. Directions
- JAX Jacksonville International Airport, Jacksonville — 25 mi away (major hub). Directions
FL-A1A is the main route to and from the region, crossing it from north-to-south along the beach highway.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Bird Island Park, TPC Sawgrass
- Lunch Palm Valley Fish Camp
- Afternoon GTM Research Reserve
- Dinner Lulu's Waterfront Grille
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Get in
FL-A1A is the main route to and from the region, crossing it from north-to-south along the beach highway.
See
The 40 foot sand dunes are among the highest in Florida.
Do
Golf
Eat
Sleep
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